5 Tips for the Reindeer Run 5K & Family Fun Run | December 1, 2018

The 9th Annual Reindeer Run 5K and Family Fun Run is coming up on Saturday, December 1, 2018 starting at 4:00 pm at Old Settlers Park. This is such a fun event!

Join us for the 9th Annual Round Rock Rotary Reindeer Run 5K and Family Fun Run through Old Settlers Park featuring a grand start and end at the stunning Christmas Town light tunnel at the Old Setters Association. You will be surrounded by amazing holiday lights and Christmas cheer and enjoy FREE family activities throughout the evening included with your registration. Register online now at www.5r5k.org.

Let it SNOW! Featuring several new light displays and a snowy run start from the stunning light tunnel at the Old Settlers Association.

Reindeer Run takes place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Old Settlers Association and Old Settlers Park. The Reindeer Run benefits Round Rock’s Play for All Abilities Park.

We have snow effects at the start of the Kids 1K and at the start of both 5K runs. Participants are encouraged to wear festive holiday clothing/costumes. There will be various opportunities for photographs. Paid participants in all runs will receive light-up reindeer noses and paid participants in both 5K runs will receive an event t-shirt. Giveaways will be distributed while supplies last.

Also, for our timed runners, we will be offering prizes in each of the following categories:

Wheelchair

13-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

The 2018 Reindeer Run begins at 4:00pm on Saturday, December 1st at Old Settlers Park. Runs start in the Old Settlers Association, Pioneer Village. General parking is at Dell Diamond. Handicapped parking is at Old Settlers Association.

Kids 1K

Ages 12 and under: $5; cost includes light up reindeer nose while supples last

Young children should be accompanied by parent or guardian

Timed 5K

Ages 13 and over: $25; cost includes t-shirt and light up reindeer nose while supplies last

Timing option: $5

Late fee for registration after 11/18: $5

Family Fun 5K Run/Walk

Ages 13 and over: $25; cost includes t-shirt and light up reindeer nose while supplies last

We ran the race last year and LOVED it. Here are a few tips to know before you go:

1. Bring the WHOLE family! This is a FUN RUN – all the kids will enjoy this themed run with costumes, games, and lights.

2. It’s a FUN RUN!! There is a timed race that starts before the fun run, so let those more serious runners go first. I encourage you to take your time and enjoy the evening, don’t feel rushed to get through the race as quickly as you can. Don’t feel rushed and even walk it if you want to.

3. Dress Up!! Get festive – put on a fun Holiday shirt, grab some reindeer ears and dress up for this race!

4. Arrive Early!! There are various booths, games, & activities to do with the kids before the race, so make sure you get there early enough to check it out.

5. Go as a Group!! The more people you have, the more FUN this run will be! Go back to tip #3 and coordinate dressing up together!